Mothering our Boys

In this session, one of Australia’s favorite parenting authors, also a mother of four sons, Maggie Dent explores the power of mothering our precious boys in a warm, firm, fair and fun way from birth to adulthood. She explores key challenges that many mothers and female teachers find confusing and in her lighthearted way, Maggie offers key insights and practical tips and suggestions for ensuring every boy will grow up to become a respectful, responsible and loving good man.

Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia’s favorite parenting authors, educators, and podcasters. As a former teacher and counselor she has a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and is a ‘boy champion’. Maggie is the author of 10 major books, including the bestselling Mothering Our Boys, From Boys to Men and Girlhood. In 2024, she released her final parenting book, Help Me Help My Teen. Maggie hosts The Good Enough Dad podcast and hosted six seasons of the award-winning ABC podcast Parental As Anything. Maggie is the mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.